Tuesday, 24 December 2024

speech Writing



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Speech Writing
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Table of Contents

1.Speech Writing : World Literacy Day
2.Speech Writing : Students’ Day
3. Speech Writing :  SAVE ENVIRONMENT SAVE HUMAN BEING .
Speech Writing : How to achieve success in life?
Speech Writing : Teacher’s Day ,5th September.
Speech Writing : Children’s Day
Speech on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
1.Speech Writing : World Literacy Day
Good evening, honourable dignitaries of the dais, the president of the function hon. Mr. B.B. Patil, hon. Principal,  Mahatma Gandhi College of Science, Gadchandur, respected teachers, dear friends,  Today the 8 th September is being celebrated as the World Literacy Day all over the world. As per the report of the global monitoring, it has been observed that one among every 5 men and two third women are illiterate. Hence, to increase the literacy rate World Literacy Day is celebrated. Isn’t literacy a basic need in this modern age? Literacy is a wide open door to knowledge . In an earlier era literacy was considered a privilege of upper classes and sin for the masses. With the efforts of revolutionary social workers, the closed windows and doors of knowledge, education, and literacy were flung open. Today we breathe democracy almost all over the world. Other forms of government in the world also opened the doors of education and literacy. The importance of literacy is far beyond the imagination. The spread of literacy among the women of the world is not at par. The awareness programs for this have to be organised. Celebrating World Literacy Day can be a part of it. The real celebration will be on that day when no woman is deprived of education. I have to conclude my speech here. Thanks for the availing opportunity of being part of this grand program.

2.Speech Writing : Students’ Day
Respected Principal, honourable teachers and dear students, I feel proud to speak on such a great occasion.  We are gathered here to celebrate  November 7 as ‘Students’ Day’, to mark Dr B R Ambedkar’s entry into school education 117 years back in 1900.  Babasaheb’s  enrollment in school was the dawn of a new era. It was because of the Constitution given by Dr Ambedkar to the nation that the values of freedom, equality, brotherhood and rule of law took roots in the society.Hence the enrolment of Dr B R Ambedkar as a student in the school is a landmark event and proves to be one that changed the course of our history. Dr Ambedkar was a life-long student and cultivated his interest to learn throughout his life. Friends,it is rightly said that every student is the future of the country and education is the only means for progress.The very purpose of observing this day as Students’ Day is  to make the students aware that hard work alone can ensure their progress.Dr Ambedkar enrolled as a student on November 7, 1900 at Pratapsingh High School in the state’s Satara district.He started his schooling in a hostile condition. He set an example for students how much,how far and how long one can study. He is an inspiration for all . Nothing can prevent me from studying. Should we give excuses for not preparing due to power failure? My dear colleagues, Babasaheb used to study sitting under the lamp post. Who doesn’t know this ? Being a student I am very much delighted to be a witness of Students’ Day celebration. I have to take leave of you as many other students are going to share their views. Thanks for listening to me peacefully.

3. Speech Writing :  SAVE ENVIRONMENT SAVE HUMAN BEING .
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Honourable  chairperson, chief guests, and the dignitaries as well as the most respected dear students .

      Friends, we commemorate so many special days such as Republic day, Independence day, World literacy day and so on . But well here is one day that deserves  not only commemoration but our total dedication — World Environment Day, 5 June .Today we are celebrating World Environment Day in our college. As students we all know the importance of the day. Every year on this day  we celebrate the programme in our college to create awareness  in the minds of  our friends , neighbours , our companions and those who live in our surroundings . 

 friends our mother earth has made our life worth living,  trees and plants provide us everything .Not only oxygen but also everything ,you name it and you will find its source in the nature .friends  we have learnt the poem ‘The felling of the banyan tree ‘.We learnt that how the devotees of materialism have ruined the beauty of the nature, they have not only ruined the beauty of the nature but also polluted the atmosphere of the world .I’m saying here ‘the world ‘ because they are many in number . In this poem we learnt fifty men chopped the trunk of the tree, through this we can measure the intensity  of their  destructive attitude , really it is a fearful thing no less horrible . And if it goes on ….. one day we will have to leave this world forever .

    Friends ,  think of our next generation . Today we say that had our ancestors paid heed to the family planning like programmes we would not have to face the problems we are facing today.   But whatever it may be , we have to set things straight . Today we all have to make a commitment to plant as many trees as we can. And let’s take care that they  are grown.

Make awareness about it .Mobilize people for this greater cause. Friends, it’s not the environment you will be protecting  … You are protecting your own life and the lives of your beloved ones.

  Thank you  …

Speech Writing : How to achieve success in life?
Honourable dignitaries on and off the dias, respected judges, curious audience , I would like to express my views on the  topic which is close to everyone’s heart i.e. ‘How to achieve success in life ‘ . It’s a pleasure to see such a huge audience here. I recall some lines here.

    “The woods are lovely, dark and deep,

    But I have promises to keep

    And miles to go before I sleep

   And miles to go before I sleep “

Friends, as you know there is no shortcut to success . To achieve success you need proper guidance. You should have a clear view of the success you want. So set the goal you want to achieve. Dedication towards the goal is an important factor. Nothing can be gained without it. In achieving success, planning plays a crucial role. Plan your work and execute it accordingly. Well planned  is half done. You need to read the successful stories to get inspired. Shouldn’t we follow successful people ? The most important thing to pursue the goal is knowledge and information without which the goal will be fruitless. Get the knowledge from all the sources. Collect essential information about the goal you have set.

Is there anything impossible? The word ‘impossible’ itself says I’m possible. Working with passion and confidence will gear you towards success. Remember, hard work is the key to success. In the journey of success on  many occasions, your have to sacrifice some petty things . Never give up attitude and perseverance are the two weapons to win success. Believe in your efforts, success will be yours. I would like to wind up speech. Thanks for the patience you have shown during my entire speech. I would like to say thanks to the organiser for organising the elocution  contest.

Thank you everyone. 

These different topics on speech Writing will help students to write their own speech and make their speech Writing skill efficient.

Expansion of Ideas

Speech Writing : Teacher’s Day ,5th September.
Good morning to one and all and my greetings to all my respected teachers. Honourable chairperson,the Principal of our college,Mr./Mrs ……….., respected teachers and my dear friends.Today is an auspicious occasion to honour and acknowledge the contributions and hard work of teachers who mould the students into the future citizens.Guru Pournima is also celebrated to express our gratitude towards our Gurus.
     Friends, Can you tell why 5th September is celebrated as Teacher’s Day?Yes,it is celebrated throughout the country since the year 1962 on the birth anniversary of Dr.Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan,the second President of free India.He was born on 5th September 1888 at Tiruttani,in Tamil Nadu State.He was a great philosopher, educationist and a teacher by profession.When he became the second President of India,few of his students requested him to let them to celebrate his birthday on 5th September.On this request,he asked them to celebrate his birthday as Teacher’s Day and not just as birthday.Ever since this day is celebrated as Teacher’s Day every year.
      Our education begins at home. Mother is our prime teacher.As we grow and meet different people,we learn many things from them.Everyone around us teaches us something.Experiences and mistakes are also our great teachers.
     In olden times,there was Gurukul System of teaching where the students left their homes to stay with the sages in the forest for years. After completing the training,the students returned homes.Those  sages were worshipped and honoured by the students and their parents like God.Since then a teacher is placed next to God.That’s why it is said,


*Gurur Brahma,Gurur Vishnu,
Gurur Dev,Maheshwara.
Gurur Sakshat ,Parbramha.
Tasmai Sri Guruve Namaha.*


      It means Guru is the Lord himself.Gurus/ teachers are next to God.So,Gurus are worshipped on Guru Pournima.
    Teachers are our second parents because they take care of us as parents.They show us right path as the beacon light.They are like candles who spend their whole life in giving light to the students .They are always with us whenever we are in trouble whether it is academic or personal.They are the nation builders.They guide and shape the destiny of students.Teachers teach us to become better human beings.Sometimes , teachers scold us but there is their love and affection towards us behind their scolding.They scold us for our betterment.Teacher is the profession that creates all the professions like doctor,engineer, advocate, Chartered accountant and so on.
     Teachers like Dr Radhakrishnan ,Sane Guruji and Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam are some of the renowned names that have given meaning to the word in the world of teachers. In mythology we find many examples of Gurus and deciples such as Dronacharya and Eklavya, Sandipani and Shrikrishna etc. Eklavya is known as an ideal student.When Guru Dronacharya refused to teach archery to Eklavya because he was Shudra,(because Shudra was considered as the lowest category in the society at that time.) Eklavya built the mud idol /statue  of Dronacharya and practised archery before it and became the skilled archer equalled to Arjun.
On seeing the skill of Eklavya in archery,Guru Dronacharya  was astonished. He asked for Eklavya’s right thumb as Guru Dakshina because he didn’t want Eklavya to excel Arjun.And without thinking so much, Eklavya cut off his right thumb and put it at the feet of his Guru.It shows his reverence towards his Guru.Eklavya still continued to practise archery with the forefingers and middle fingers and remains as an example of an ideal student till today.We should also keep Eklavya as a role model before us and gain the knowledge.We should concentrate on our target like Eklavya.
   Today,we are living in the age of science and technology.We learn many things through various apps.We get vast knowledge through internet but as per my opinion, no one can replace the teachers because teachers not only give us knowledge but also shape our personality by teaching many moral lessons.Apart from academic,they stand by us at every step to guide ,motivate and inspire us to become good citizens.
   We are proud to say that we are being cultivated by the finest gardeners. We pray for their well beings and good health.I would like to express my gratitude towards all teachers for their selfless and dynamic support.We are always grateful to you.I conclude my speech by wishing you Happy Teacher’s Day


Thank you.

Speech By Vaishali Jane.
Principal ,
Ajabrao Wankhede Jr.College,Kohli .Tal.Kalmeshwar ,

Dist. Nagpur.

Speech Writing : Children’s Day
Draft of Speech Writing is by Vaishali Jane


A very good morning to everyone and happy children’s day to all my dear students. Honourable Chairperson,the Principal of our college Mrs Smita Chitade, my dear teachers and my dear students.Today,we have gathered here to celebrate the birth anniversary of our first Prime Minister, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
Friends, is there anyone who doesn’t know Pt. Nehru and his achievements ? He was quiet popular among children. He is called as Chacha Nehru. Because of his love for children, the government celebrate his birthday as Children’s Day.Friends, Can you tell me why he always pinned the rose to his coat?Yes,he pinned the rose in memory of his wife Kamala Nehru who died in 1938 after a prolonged illness.
Well ,Pt.Nehru was born on 14th November 1889 in Allahabad.His father Pt.Motilal Nehru was a lawyer by occupation.His mother’s name was Swarup Rani.He was rich enough to get the best education.He received his early education at home under private tutors.Later on he was sent abroad for studies at the age of 15. In England he got his education from two universities ,namely Cambridge and Harrow.After getting the degree, he started his legal practice in Allahabad High court.He married to Smt. Kamala Devi at the age of 24. Friends,
Well,he was interested in politics. He was a man of peace but when he saw how the Britishers treated Indians,he decided to join the freedom movement.He shook hands with Mahatma Gandhi,the father of the nation and joined the non -cooperation movement. During the freedom struggle,he faced many challenges.He was imprisoned numerous times.When he was in Almora jail,he completed his autobiography named Towards Freedom on 14th February 1935.He also wrote the book entitled Discovery Of India .He wrote 30 letters to his daughter,Indira Gandhi.All those letters were printed as a book under the title Letters From A Father To His Daughter Friends,it shows that he was a great writer.
He was presided over the historic session at Lahore (Now it is in Pakistan) where he proclaimed complete Independence as India’s goal.After becoming the first Prime Minister of India,he had played a significant role in the establishment of modern India.He developed his Panchsheel Tatwe from Buddist thoughts.He based India’s Foreign Policy on these five priciples.
Friends,on seeing the work of Pt Nehru,we come to know that he was a man of extraordinary vision.He was a great leader, politician,writer,orator,and freedom fighter.He is known as an Architect of India.He always worked hard for day and night for the betterment of the country and its people.Most noteworthy,he gave the slogan Aram Haram Hai which simply means Rest Is Not Best.
We should also keep this slogan in our mind and work hard for achieving our goals and serve the motherland like him. You,Childern are tomorrow’s future of the nation.You have hidden talent and creativity. Rastrasant Tukodoji Maharaj says ,”या कोवळ्या कळ्यामाजी | लपले ज्ञानेश्वर, रवींद्र, शिवाजी | विकसता प्रगटील समाजी | शेकडो महापुरुष |” It means many great personalities are hidden inside you, children.Only you need proper guidance and nourishment.Friends, I hope you understand the importance of this day very well.So,follow the principles of such great leader and develop yourselves as well as do something great for the betterment of our motherland.
I conclude the speech by paying my humble tribute to this great son of India.
Thank you for listening my speech patiently.
Jai Hind!

Unity in Diversity

Speech on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar


Good morning/afternoon, respected dignitaries, teachers, and my dear friends,

Today, I am honoured to speak about one of India’s greatest leaders and social reformers, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution and a symbol of justice, equality, and social empowerment.

Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was born on April 14, 1891, in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, into a Dalit family. From an early age, he experienced the harsh realities of caste discrimination, which deeply shaped his vision for an inclusive and equitable society. Despite facing immense challenges, Ambedkar pursued education with determination, earning multiple degrees from prestigious institutions like Columbia University and the London School of Economics.

Dr. Ambedkar’s contributions to India are unparalleled. As the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, he ensured that it guaranteed fundamental rights, social justice, and equality for all citizens, regardless of caste, creed, or gender. His efforts laid the foundation for a modern and democratic India.

Beyond his role as a constitutional expert, Dr. Ambedkar was a tireless advocate for social reform. He dedicated his life to eradicating untouchability and fighting for the rights of marginalized communities. Through his writings, speeches, and leadership, he inspired millions to stand against oppression and work towards a more just society.

Dr. Ambedkar also emphasized the importance of education as a tool for empowerment. He famously said, “Cultivate the mind, without fear and without prejudice.” He believed that education was the key to breaking the chains of inequality and creating opportunities for all.

Another remarkable aspect of his life was his relentless advocacy for women’s rights. He championed equal rights for women in terms of property, education, and employment, recognizing their vital role in building a progressive society.

Dr. Ambedkar’s legacy goes beyond India. He stands as a global icon of social justice and human rights. His teachings continue to inspire movements for equality and dignity around the world.

As we reflect on his life and achievements, let us draw inspiration from his unwavering commitment to justice, his belief in the transformative power of education, and his vision of a society where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.

In conclusion, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s life is a testament to the power of perseverance, courage, and the pursuit of justice. Let us honor his legacy by upholding the values he fought for and working towards a society where equality and humanity triumph over discrimination and prejudice.

Thank you.


Tuesday, 1 October 2024

the Sign of four

 
The Sign of the Four begins at the Baker Street home of the infamous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his assistant, Dr. John Watson. Holmes is a little bored, having no case to work on, and is injecting himself with cocaine—Watson disapproves of this bad habit.

Soon enough, the beautiful Miss Mary Morstan arrives at the flat asking for Holmes’ help. She outlines her case. Her father, Captain Morstan, had been an officer in the British Army and was stationed in India; she was at boarding school in Scotland. Ten years ago, he came back on leave, but as soon as he arrived in London he disappeared without a trace. A few years ago, she started receiving pearls in the mail once a year after answering an advert in the paper calling for her address. The pearl she has recently received came with a note, instructing her to go to the Lyceum Theater in London’s West End that evening, where somebody will come to meet her. Holmes and Watson agree to accompany her. Throughout Miss Morstan’s story, Watson can’t help but admire her.


The Sign of the Four begins at the Baker Street home of the infamous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his assistant, Dr. John Watson. Holmes is a little bored, having no case to work on, and is injecting himself with cocaine—Watson disapproves of this bad habit.

Soon enough, the beautiful Miss Mary Morstan arrives at the flat asking for Holmes’ help. She outlines her case. Her father, Captain Morstan, had been an officer in the British Army and was stationed in India; she was at boarding school in Scotland. Ten years ago, he came back on leave, but as soon as he arrived in London he disappeared without a trace. A few years ago, she started receiving pearls in the mail once a year after answering an advert in the paper calling for her address. The pearl she has recently received came with a note, instructing her to go to the Lyceum Theater in London’s West End that evening, where somebody will come to meet her. Holmes and Watson agree to accompany her. Throughout Miss Morstan’s story, Watson can’t help but admire her.

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Later that evening, Holmes, Watson and Miss Morstan head to the meeting point. On their way, Miss Morstan shows Holmes a paper she found in her father’s desk. It appears to be a map, with a red cross drawn on it. Beside the cross, the paper reads: “the sign of the four – Jonathan Small, Mahomet Singh, Abdullah Khan, Dost Akbar.” At the Lyceum Theater a carriage is waiting for them and takes them to the house of the anxious Thaddeus Sholto, the son of Major Sholto, who was Captain Morstan’s friend and colleague in India. Thaddeus explains that Captain Morstan is dead; he died from a heart attack when arguing with Major Sholto about the Agra treasure. Thaddeus explains that this treasure, part of which he says is rightfully is Miss Morstan’s, is an immense collection of jewels. His father fell ill a few years previously after receiving a letter from India that caused him a great shock. Thaddeus notes that his father had a fear of men with wooden legs. On his deathbed, Major Sholto was about to reveal the location of the Agra treasure when a bearded man appeared at the window; the shock killed Major Sholto. The next day, Thaddeus and his brother, Bartholomew, discovered that Sholto’s belongings had been searched and a note reading “the sign of the four” was left on the body. Just before he died, Major Sholto instructed his sons to share some of the treasure with Miss Morstan and gave them pearls to send to her. Thaddeus then informs his visitors that Bartholomew has located the treasure at the family home, Pondicherry Lodge; all they need to do now is head over there and divide it up.

When the group arrives at Pondicherry Lodge, they find the housekeeper, Mrs. Bernstone, in an agitated state. She says that Bartholomew has not left his attic laboratory all day. Holmes and Watson look through the keyhole and see Bartholomew’s face grinning back at them, unnaturally still. They break in and confirm that Bartholomew is dead; he seems to have been killed by a poisonous blow dart. Holmes investigates the scene, concluding that the assailants are a wooden-legged man and a short accomplice. The treasure, too, is nowhere to be seen. Holmes suspects the main culprit to be Jonathan Small, one of the “sign of the four” signatories. As Athelney Jones, the hapless Scotland Yard detective, arrives, Holmes sends Watson to fetch Toby the hound so that they can track a scent from the scene—it appears that the wooden-legged man stepped in creosote in his rush to escape. Watson drops Miss Morstan at home on his way, feeling his affections towards her increasing.

Holmes and Watson trek around London, following Toby the hound. At one point, the dog leads them to a pub’s creosote store, much to their amusement. Toby then picks up the original scent again and leads them to the Thames. Holmes talks to a local woman and gleans that the criminals must have hired a boat from Mordecai Smith called the Aurora—a speedy steam launcher. He tricks her into giving a description of the boat.

In order to trace the vessel, Holmes hires a group of street urchins to search London. They have no luck, so Holmes, increasingly agitated at the lack of progress, disguises himself as a sailor and makes his own inquiries around London. When he has a breakthrough, he instructs Athelney Jones to meet him at his flat. Jones waits for Holmes in Watson’s company, before the two are interrupted by an old man who claims to know the solution to the case. The old man is only willing to speak to Holmes and makes to leave when he learns that Holmes is elsewhere; Jones and Watson entrap him in the flat. Suddenly, the old man reveals himself to be the delighted Holmes in disguise. Holmes explains that he has tracked the Aurora down to a shipyard, where it awaits Jonathan Small and his accomplice, who will attempt to escape that evening with the help of Mordecai Smith.

Later that night, Holmes, Watson, Jones and some police officers board a police boat in order to give chase to the Aurora. Holmes has stationed a boy at the shipyard who will give a signal when the Aurora is leaving. Soon enough, Small and his accomplice, Tonga, attempt to escape with Mordecai Smith at the helm. Holmes and the others begin the chase; when Tonga, a small “black cannibal,” prepares to shoot at them with a blow dart, Holmes and Watson fire the guns at him. Tonga, dead, falls into the river. The Aurora runs aground and Jonathan Small is captured. The Agra treasure appears to have been recovered, so Watson delivers the treasure chest to Miss Morstan, only for them to discover that it is empty. Watson is relieved because he feels that Miss Morstan’s riches would have made her inaccessible to him. Miss Morstan is not upset about the treasure, and they embrace.

Jonathan Small is taken back to Baker Street and asked to tell his story at Holmes’ request. Before he does so, he explains that he has scattered the treasure in the Thames; if he can’t have it, he doesn’t want anyone else to. Small then tells his story. He was stationed in India with the British Army. Soon after arriving there, his leg was bitten off by a crocodile. When the Indian Mutiny began (the locals rose up against their British authorities), Small worked as a guard at the ancient fortress of Agra. He was in charge of two men, Mahomet Singh and Abdullah Khan, who convinced him to join with them in seizing treasure from a merchant acting on behalf of an Indian prince. Along with Abdullah’s cousin, these men made up the “sign of the four” and pledged allegiance to each other. They killed the merchant and acquired the treasure, a rich bounty of various jewels. It was then hidden in the Agra fortress to be retrieved when the country had calmed down a little. Though the tensions did die down soon enough, Small and the others were arrested for killing the merchant and subsequently sent to a prison camp on the Andaman Islands. At the prison camp, Small made the acquaintance of the overseers Major Sholto and Captain Morstan, and hatched a plan to share the treasure with them in exchange for his escape. Sholto double-crossed everyone and took the treasure for himself back to England. During this time, Small befriended Tonga, a native of the island, nursing him when he was sick. Tonga became extremely loyal to Small and helped him to escape.

The two men eventually made it back to England, where for a time they survived by displaying Tonga in freak shows. Small tracked down Sholto just before he died and left the note on the Major’s body. He had an inside contact at Pondicherry Lodge who informed him that the treasure had been discovered. With this knowledge, he and Tonga went to the house to get the treasure; Tonga entered the house first, killing Bartholomew without checking with Small first.

Holmes is satisfied he has learned all there is to know about the case. Athelney Jones thanks him for his help and leads Jonathan Small away. Watson informs Holmes that Miss Morstan has agreed to marry him. Rather than offer congratulations, Holmes explains that he believes “love is an emotional thing, and whatever is emotional is opposed to that true cold reason which I place above all things.” Holmes reaches for his own comfort: the cocaine bottle.


Tuesday, 24 September 2024

have you earned your tomorrow

Summary of the poem
The poem ‘Have you earned your tomorrow?’ begins with two direct questions. The poet asks the readers if they have made someone’s day better and had nice conversation with other people so that they can remember them. The poet hints that time is running fast.  He asks if their good conduct with someone has made the other person say kind things about them, at the end of the day.

In the II stanza the poet further asks the readers if a friend who came face to face was greeted cheerfully or impolitely without bothering to show any concern. He wishes to know if the readers were selfish as they rushed through the day. This behavior is disapproved by the poet. He asks to recall whether the readers comforted someone & if the person was grateful to them for that gesture.

In the III stanza, the poet asks the readers if they were kind, at least to one single person whom they met that day. At least one person was given joy, made happy because of their actions and deeds. He wishes to know, whether any hopeless man was encouraged to lead a better future.

In the last stanza, the poet wishes to know how the entire day was spent. If the day was wasted or lost and spent unhappily without improving the lives of others. He wishes the readers to reflect upon their negative actions. If there was kindness shown to others, definitely it will urge these people to repeat the action to others. This will begin in creating a kindness chain, a kindness cycle throughout the world.

In the end, the poet asks the readers to recall by closing their eyes while sleeping and thinking about God’s reaction to their actions for the day. If the day was spent in doing kind deeds to others, God’s response will be a positive one. They can be assured of a better tomorrow. The good that is done today, definitely earns us our tomorrow. The good work we do today, assures us hopeful future.

Figures of speech –

1] Alliteration – Consonant sound repeated in successive words for musical effect.      

– This day is almost over, and its toiling time is through

– Or is someone mighty grateful for a deed you did today?

– Did you waste the day or lose it, was it well or sorely spent?

– And then vanish in the throng.

                   

2] Synecdoche – (A part of something that stands for the whole thing)

– Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said;

 

3] Interrogation – (The question is asked not to obtain an answer but to emphasize a certain point)

– Is anybody happier because you passed his way?

– Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today?

– Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you?

         – Did you give a cheerful greeting to the friend who came along?

         – Or a churlish sort of “Howdy” and then vanish in the throng?

         – Or is someone mighty grateful for a deed you did today?

         – Does a man whose hopes were fading now with courage look ahead?

         – Did you waste the day or lose it, was it well or sorely spent?

         – Did you leave a trail of kindness or a scar of discontent?

         – You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today?

Rhyme Scheme of the poem is aabb

 

 

 

 


Friday, 6 September 2024

call of the soil


Chapter 1.3: The Call of the Soil Balbharati solutions for English Yuvakbharati 11th Standard Maharashtra State Board

1.3 The Call of the Soil

A Scent of Rice

Ice Breakers


Activity:- Discuss the following with your partner and complete the following sentences. One is done for you.


(a) Before eating apples brought from the market, I wash and peel them off. 


(b) In a farmers’ market, we find vegetables and fruits.


(c) Food adulteration means adding a small quantity of non – nutritious substances intentionally to improve the appearance, texture or storage properties of the food.


(d) Organic food is grown by using natural materials, methods and conditions. 


(e) Organic fertilizer means the fertilizers derived from animal matter or wastes, human excreta, vegetable matter (e.g.compost and crop residues)



Activity:- Complete the following web diagram :


Rice varieties available at my Grocer’s shop

Complete the following web diagram:


Complete the following web diagram.

Chapter 1.3: The Call of the Soil Balbharati solutions for English Yuvakbharati 11th Standard Maharashtra State Board

Solution

Chapter 1.3: The Call of the Soil Balbharati solutions for English Yuvakbharati 11th Standard Maharashtra State Board


Activity:- Find out from your grandparents or parents the names of vegetables and fruits they had eaten in their childhood and mention how the vegetables and fruits are different from the ones today.


Name of the vegetables or fruit 

Shape

Colour

Taste

Mango

Oval, heart shaped

Green – yellow

Sweet

Banana

C - shape

Green - yellow

Sweet

Lady’s finger

Oblong

Green

Crunchy 



Activity:- You might have learnt about organic farming. Make groups and discuss the difference between conventional farming and organic farming and write it down.


Sr. No.

Conventional Farming

Organic Farming

1

Produce larger quantities of food

Produce lesser quantities of food

2

Less manual labour

More manual labour

3

Extra use of chemicals and pesticides may affect eco system

More ecological and good for health



Activity :- 1) Guess the meaning of the word ‘lush’ in this context.

Answer:- Meaning of the word ‘lush’:- rich, prolific or luxuriant



Activity :-2) Find words related to agriculture.

Answer:- Words related to agriculture:- green pods, crop, farmer, sowing, seeds, plough, farming, tractor, yield, chemical sprays, fertilizers, hybrid and desi variety, rice, moong etc.



Activity :-3) The write disagreed with Moru Dada because-------

Answer:- He did not want to spray some pesticides on the plants to give a higher yield. He did not think that it was essential to use such chemicals.



Activity :-4) The writer wanted to grow the traditional variety of rice because----1)------2)-----

Answer:- 

1) The traditional varieties were quite strong and resisted pests. 

2) They did not need very high inputs of fertilizers.



Activity :-5) The writer almost gave up hope of finding the desi variety of rice because----

Answer:- Most of the farmers in and around the village of Peth had switched over to hybrids. The younger generation of farmers considered planting desi variety as crazy thing. Writer’s visits to the villages around searching for a good traditional variety also did not give any results so the he almost gave up hope of finding the desi variety of rice.



Activity :-6) Mention the varieties of rice from the passage.

Answer:- 1) Kasbai     2) Basmati



Activity :-7) List ways in which the Government officer cooperated with the author.

            1)----------------2)-----------3)--------------

Answer:- 

1) Gave the names of a number of latest hybrid varieties.

2) Offered to give the writer some of the latest varieties free of cost for a trial.

3) Asked not to believe on the words of the villagers.



Activity :- 8) Find synonyms for ‘insipid’.

Answer:- tasteless or flavourless.



Brainstorming

(A1) (i) Read the extract and state whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.


(a) Growing in abundance is more important than the quality of the crop.

Answer:- False : Quality should be given more important.


(b) The author wanted to grow the desi variety of rice.

Answer:- True


(c) The author did not succeed in finding Kasbai.

Answer:- False : The author finally succeeded in finding Kasbai at Asarvari village.


(d) The aroma of the ‘desi’ rice would spread around the village.

Answer:- True


(e) Newer hybrid crops have a great appetite for chemicals.

Answer:- True


(f) The author is an example of ‘reverse migration’.

Answer:- True


Activity:- Complete the flowchart. Consider this as an example of


Note-Making.

Discovery of Kasbai rice.


Discovery of Kasbai rice.

Activity :- Read the text and fill in the blanks. One is done for you.

(a) The author wanted to grow organic moong.


(b) Moru Dada wanted to spray pesticides on the moong crop.


(c) Baban’s father and some elders mentioned the name of Kasbai, the desi rice variety.


(d) “Hybrids need more water, fertilizers and pesticides”, said Devu Handa.


(e) The author bought 10 kilos of rice from an Adivasi woman who lived in remote hills.



Chapter 1.3: The Call of the Soil

Balbharati solutions for English Yuvakbharati 11th Standard Maharashtra State Board

Discuss the following with your partner and complete the following sentence.

Before eating apples brought from the market, I wash and peel them off ____________________.

Solution

Before eating apples brought from the market, I wash and peel them off because the outer layer of the apple contains wax coating.


In a farmers’ market, we find _______________.

Solution

In a farmers’ market, we find seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, etc.


Food adulteration means _________________.

Solution

Food adulteration means the addition of other substances that degrade the quality of food.


Organic food is grown by using __________________.

Solution

Organic food is grown by using organic seeds and traditional methods.


Organic fertilizer means ______________.

Solution

Organic fertilizer means manure/plant compost.


Complete the following web diagram.

Chapter 1.3: The Call of the Soil Balbharati solutions for English Yuvakbharati 11th Standard Maharashtra State Board

Solution

Chapter 1.3: The Call of the Soil Balbharati solutions for English Yuvakbharati 11th Standard Maharashtra State Board


Find out from your grandparents or parents the names of vegetables and fruits they had eaten in their childhood and mention how the vegetables and fruits are different from the one's today.

Chapter 1.3: The Call of the Soil Balbharati solutions for English Yuvakbharati 11th Standard Maharashtra State Board

Solution


Name of the vegetable or fruit

Shape

Colour

Taste

1. Mango

Round, Oval

Yellow

Sweet

2. Banana

curved

Yellow

less sweet, depending on the variety

3. Plum

Round or Oval

reddish-purple, yellow, Red

sweet to tart

4. Amla

spherical

light-greenish yellow

sour and bitter


You might have learned about organic farming. Make groups and discuss the difference between conventional farming and organic farming and write it down.

Chapter 1.3: The Call of the Soil Balbharati solutions for English Yuvakbharati 11th Standard Maharashtra State Board

Solution

Sr.No.

Conventional Farming

Organic Farming

1.

Pesticides may be used.

Strict restrictions on the use of pesticides.

2.

Fertilizers are used for better yield.

Natural fertilizers are used.

3.

Engineered methods for a quick harvest.

Natural growth is encouraged.

4.

Gradually deteriorates the fertility of soil and crop yield.

Improves the fertility of the soil.



Read the extract and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.


Growing in abundance is more important than the quality of the crop.

Options

True

False

Solution

Growing in abundance is more important than the quality of the crop - False.

Explanation:

According to the author, the quality of the crop is more important than its quantity.


The author wanted to grow the desi variety of rice.

Options

True

False


The author did not succeed in finding Kasbai.

Options

True

False

Solution

The author did not succeed in finding Kasbai - False.

Explanation:

The author succeeded in finding Kasbai but with great difficulty.


The aroma of the ‘desi’ rice would spread around the village.

Options

True

False


Newer hybrid crops have a great appetite for chemicals.

True

False


The author is an example of ‘reverse migration’.

True

False



Complete the flowchart. Consider this as an example of Note-Making.

Chapter 1.3: The Call of the Soil Balbharati solutions for English Yuvakbharati 11th Standard Maharashtra State Board


Solution


Chapter 1.3: The Call of the Soil Balbharati solutions for English Yuvakbharati 11th Standard Maharashtra State Board


Fill in the blank.


The author wanted to grow ______________.

Solution

The author wanted to grow organic moong.


Moru Dada wanted to spray __________ on the moong crop.

Solution

Moru Dada wanted to spray pesticides on the moong crop.


Baban’s father and some elders mentioned the name of __________.

Solution

Baban’s father and some elders mentioned the name of Kasbai.



“Hybrids need more _____________”, said Devu Handa.

Solution

“Hybrids need more water, fertilizers, and pesticides”, said Devu Handa.


The author bought _______________ kilos of rice from an Adivasi woman who lived in remote hills.

Solution

The author bought ten kilos of rice from an Adivasi woman who lived in remote hills.


List the reactions of the agricultural officer to the author’s inquiry about Kasbai rice seeds. One is done for you.

(a) He had not heard of Kasbai.

(b) ___________________________

(c) ___________________________


Solution

1. He had not heard of kasbai rice seeds.

2. He uttered the names of latest hybrids.

3. He also offered to give the author some hybrid seeds free of cost.


Go through the text once again and note down Devu Handa’s fond memories of Kasbai in your exercise book. One is done for you.

Devu Handa has fond memories of Kasbai. They are as follows!

(a) It needs ______________ rain.

(b) _________________

(c) _________________


Solution

It needs less rain.

It has an alluring aroma.

It is a long duration of rice.


The writer says he grew ‘an awful lot of moong’. Explain the word 'awful' in this sentence.

Solution

The word 'awful' in this context means 'a large amount.'


The word scent is different from its synonyms aroma, fragrance, or perfume. Explain how the word 'scent' in the subtitle ‘Scent of the Rice’, has a deeper meaning than ‘perfume’ or ‘fragrance’. Tick phrases having a similar meaning from the following:

In pursuit of

To smell a rat

To be keen

On the trail of

To feel under the weather


Solution

The word 'scent' in the title 'Scent of the Rice', carries a feeling within itself. It suggests a sense of belongingness. Also, it refers to the tracing of smell and hence, it is different from its synonyms 'perfume' and 'fragrance' in this context.

The phrases having a similar meaning are:

in pursuit of

on the trail of


Read the following sentence:

(i) She muttered in reply and we looked at Jeevan for a quick interpretation.

(ii) These are two complete sentences underlying the above sentence.


a. She muttered in reply.

b. We looked at Jeevan for a quick interpretation.


These two sentences are put together by using the coordinating conjunction ‘and’.

Such sentences are joined by coordinating conjunctions (and/ but/ either...or; neither...nor) are called compound sentences.

Sentence ‘a’ and ‘b’ are Simple Sentences.

Each of them has only one subject and one predicate.

Sentence ‘a’ and ‘b’ can be written in another way.

As she muttered in reply, we looked at Jeevan for a quick interpretation.

This sentence begins with a subordinating conjunction ‘As’.

This is a complex sentence.

Two simple sentences joined by subordinate conjunctions are called complex sentences. The subordinate conjunction need not always be at the beginning of the sentence.


Make pairs and groups and find out some more simple, complex, and compound sentences from the text.


Solution


Simple – It was April 2004.

Compound – It was just before sunrise and the sky was turning a bright orange.

Complex – I stood watching the sunrise above the towering trees across the fence and slowly made my way back to the house, a white structure in the middle of this greenery.


Prepare a list of subordinating conjunctions.


Solution

but, and, than, that, which, when, who, as much as, etc.


Planting and growing more crops a year seems to be progressed by normal standards, but the chapter makes a case against it. Give reasons.


Solution

According to normal standards, growing more crops a year is indeed progressive but the chapter makes a case against it because, in the name of progress, we are being fed hybrid crops and adulterated food items. We are inching towards illnesses and poor health with pesticide infested products and artificial agricultural enhancers. This will only lead to health risks.


Describe in about 150 words your experience similar to the writer’s when you pursued something and reached your goal.


Solution

I wanted to pursue Warli painting classes, but could not find any professional artist near my residence to coach me. I looked for online classes but failed in that attempt too. I asked my friends to check near their residential areas in and around Mumbai, still I failed to gather any positive news. Finally, one fine morning, while I was travelling back from college, I met a middleaged lady who was carrying a handbag with Warli artwork on it. I was instantly drawn to that bag and she noticed my expression. She ended up asking me about my interest in her bag. I was embarrassed at first but then told her about my love for Warli painting. She had a smile on her face. She told me that she belonged to Palghar district and that her forefathers dealt in that art. My happiness knew no bounds when at last, I got to know that I could take classes from her, starting from the upcoming Sunday.



The writer goes in search of an invaluable indigenous variety of seeds. List three reasons for the importance of keeping records of our indigenous agricultural practices


Solution

The following are the reasons for keeping records of our indigenous agricultural practices:

to compare traditional farming practices with conventional farming.

to compare the fertility of land after each harvest that has been done using modern technology.

to maintain and safeguard agricultural productivity based on utility.


Write a blog in about 100 to 150 words on organic farming.

Solution

Chapter 1.3: The Call of the Soil Balbharati solutions for English Yuvakbharati 11th Standard Maharashtra State Board


Write a short paragraph in about 120 words, to be used as Counter-View for the following topic. 'Buy a bigger cloth for your coat'.

View Section:

We cannot survive by the dictum 'Cut your cloth according to your coat' in today's world.

In the modern world, we should 'Think Big'.

Think of increasing your income instead of reducing your needs.

We can not deny ourselves, what the new world offers us.


Solution

We should always wear what fits our size, nothing more; nothing less. Thinking big is the need of the hour; not wearing bigger clothes! To think big doesn't just mean to live a king-size life and waste money on luxuries. Thinking big in rational terms means thinking for others too. Reducing your daily needs, cutting down on luxuries, and focusing on basic requirements will help take care of other‟s needs. Not just that, it will help to save resources for the use of future generations. The new world has a lot to offer, but we should know the limit and draw a line where our needs meet and our greed ends. This will only pave way for a happy and fulfilling life.


'Organic farming is the need of the time'. Write your views in favour of and against the statement.

Chapter 1.3: The Call of the Soil Balbharati solutions for English Yuvakbharati 11th Standard Maharashtra State Board


Solution



Views 


Counterviews

1.

Organic farming uses natural methods of growing food and is hence safe.

1.

Organic farming focuses on quality rather than quantity; which ensures a healthy lifestyle for the people.

2.

Organic produce is free of any chemical/pesticide and is therefore healthy for us.

2.

Organic farming is solely based on traditional methods whereas the seasonal changes and weather conditions nowadays require modern ways of farming for greater scale production.

3.

Organic farm produce is grown using manure and plant compost rather than other chemical fertilisers and thereby reduces the risk of cancer.

3.

Based on the ever-decreasing fertility of the soil, chemically enhanced fertilisers are required for better growth of the crops.

4.

Organic farming helps improve the soil‟s fertility, which helps to grow other crops.

4.

With an increase in the number of pest attacks and a constant rise in the consumption of food; protecting the crops against pests becomes crucial, which calls for the use of pesticides with upgraded strength.



Appeal to your classmates to say 'No to Junk Food'. Write an appeal to prefer organic food over junk food.

Solution


Don't eat junk food because it can cause many health issues like: 


  • Obesity

  • Gastrointestinal Problems. 

  • Heart Problems


Choose your health over convenience and go the organic way!



Plant the seed of a flower or fruit of your choice in a pot or in your garden. Note its growth every day and maintain a diary recording its progress.


Solution

Students are expected to attempt the above activities on their own.


Find out more career opportunities in the field of agriculture, organic farming, sales, storage, distribution, and marketing research.

Chapter 1.3: The Call of the Soil Balbharati solutions for English Yuvakbharati 11th Standard Maharashtra State Board

Solution: 

Students are expected to attempt the above activities on their own.


11th Standard English Yuvakbharati Balbharati Solutions for  Maharashtra State Board

FYJC English Latest Syllabus 2020 - 2021

Balbharati Solutions for English Yuvakbharati 11th Standard Maharashtra State Board Chapterwise List

The answers for the Balbharati books are the best study material for students. These Balbharati Solutions for English Yuvakbharati 11th Standard Maharashtra State Board will help students understand the concepts better.

Chapter 1.1: Being Neighborly

Chapter 1.2: On To The Summit : We Reach The Top

Chapter 1.3: The Call of the Soil

Chapter 1.4: Pillars of Democracy

Chapter 1.5: Mrs. Adis

Chapter 1.6: Tiger Hills

Chapter 2.1: Cherry Tree

Chapter 2.2: The Sower

Chapter 2.3: There is Another Sky

Chapter 2.4: Upon Westminster Bridge

Chapter 2.5: Nose versus Eyes

Chapter 2.6: The Planners

Chapter 3.1: Expansion of Ideas

Chapter 3.2: Blog Writing

Chapter 3.3: E-mails

Chapter 3.4: Interview

Chapter 3.5: Film Review

Chapter 3.6: The Art of Compering

Chapter 4.1: History of English Drama

Chapter 4.2: The Rising of the Moon

Chapter 4.3: Extracts of Drama - (A) A Midsummer - Night's Dream

Chapter 4.3: Extracts of Drama - (B) An Enemy of the People


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Thursday, 29 August 2024

quiz


1.The pact was signed by the author and Hillary on ______________


June 22 , 1953 at Kathmandu

June 22 , 1953 at Nepal

June 23,1943 at Kathmandu


2.Who is known as Indian Sherpa?

answer choices
Edmund Hillary

Tenzing Norgay

Colonel Hunt


True or False

3. The man who follows while climbing is the anchor

True

False

True or False

4. Colonel Hunt had given Tenzing the flags when they reached the summit

True

False

5. Tenzing and Edmund Hillary reach to the summit of Mount Everest on_________

29 May, 1953

29 June, 1953

19 May, 1963

29 March, 1953

6.When we left Camp ________ on _________morning.

Nine, Friday

Nine, Saturday

7. The leader of the 1952 Swiss expedition

Colonel Hunt

Edmud

Lambert

Hillary

8. Tenzing Norgay raised my arm with my thumb up ________ and _________ saw us and their faces flushed with joy..

(C.W.F) Noyce ad (W.G) Lowe

English mountaineer, Lowe

Newzealand Mountaineer, Noyce

9. Rope being called a symbol of__________

To maintain distance between two

To tie each other

It tied Hillary and Tenzing together, & worked as team

10.Nima's offering carried to the summit by the author

Blue pencil 
Biscuits
Candy





Friday, 23 August 2024

money questions


The speaker of the poem is...........

a poor man 
a middle class person
a rich man
a begger 

2. When the poet/speaker was rich he had many true friends.

True
False

3. Match the 'A' collumn with Collumn 'B' following
A
The poet as a rich man
The poet as a poor man 
Poor man's wife
Rich man 
B
Has few true friends
Had many friends
Is full of worries 
work morning till night 

4 a. Many people visit him for money
True
False

4.b. Compose four lines poem on a Friend

5. Find out the example of Onomatopoeia figure of speech from the poem

A trumpet that he must not blow.
Much have I thought of life and seen.
Hum like bees about their work from morn till night.
Came knocking all day at my door .

6. Choose the two appropriate statements which shows the theme of the poem.

Rich person don't have friends,poor person have many friends.
To get real happiness one must live the life of poor.
The wives of poor person are contented.
Only poor person's friends are true.

6. The rich person became angry when they saw poor ones.
True
False

7. The rhymes scheme of the poem is.

abcb,cbdb,efgh,hijk,lmnm
abcd,efgh,hijk,lnmo,pqrs
abcb,defe,ghih,jklk,mnon
No rhymes scheme

8. Write the rhyming words of first two stanzas are

Ist stanza..........,............IInd stanza............,...........

9. What the importance of money in life according to you.

10. Give the reason for the following.

1) Friends came knocking all day at the poet's door.

11.Match the figure of speech in A with it's appropriate example/line from the poem in B
A
1 Simile
2 Repetition
3 Antithesis
4 Onomatopoeia
B
i About their work from morn till night

ii Then I felt like a child that holds

iii When I had money,money O!

iv Came knocking all day at my door

12. Give the reason for "Poor men's wives hum like bees".

13. The poor men's heart's are always light.

True
False

14. Then felt I like a child that holds" figures of speech in this line is.........

Simile
Alliteration
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia

15. The poem Money is taken from the poetic volume......

The collected poems
The soul's destroyer and other poems
The Farmhouse
Non of the above


 16. What kind of friends did the poet have when he was rich ?
 A. true friends B. false friends
: 17. According to the poet, poor people are. A. good B. happier C. false D. money minded

 18. . ....... The rich one's coldly frown........ What does 'coldly frown' refer to ? 
A. Think seriously B. Feeling cold C. remain in unhappiness D. indifferent and uncaring ---William Henry Da 
19. The poet finds the rich are not happier. Because........ 
A. they don't have friends C. they want more money C. best friends D. no friends B. the material richness doesn't give happiness D. they had no true friends 

20 According to the poet, poor people are:

A. good

B. happier

C. false

D. money-minded

21 "The rich one's coldly frown" refers to:

A. Think seriously

B. Feeling cold

C. remain in unhappiness

D. indifferent and uncaring

Answer: D. indifferent and uncaring

22. What kind of friends did the poet have when he was rich?

A. true friends

B. false friends

C. best friends

D. no friends

23. The poet finds the rich are not happier because:

A. they don't have friends

B. the material richness doesn't give happiness

C. they want more money

D. they had no true friends

24. According to the poet, poor people are:

A. good

B. happier

C. false

D. money-minded

25. "The rich one's coldly frown" refers to:

A. Think seriously

B. Feeling cold

C. remain in unhappiness

D. indifferent and uncaring

26. What kind of friends did the poet have when he was rich?

A. true friends

B. false friends

C. best friends

D. no friends

27. The poet finds the rich are not happier because:

A. they don't have friends

B. the material richness doesn't give happiness

C. they want more money

D. they had no true friends



money

Tuesday, 6 August 2024

father returning home summary

: The poem, Father Returning Home is based on the themes of estrangement and alienation faced by the old people in their twilight years. Dilip Chitre pays attention to his own father’s loneliness and isolation from the man-made world.

The speaker begins by describing the daily routine of his father. On his way back home after an exhausting day, the speaker’s father travels on the late evening train. He does not engage in any conversations with the other commuters in the train. The silence and the unseeing eyes of the speaker’s father show that he is a lonesome human who finds little joy in the company of others. 

The soggy shirt and pants imply that his job requires a lot of hard work. The father’s muddied raincoat and the dilapidated bag also mean that his own mental and physical state is in a terrible condition. Burdened by the load of work and tired of leading a life of monotony, the speaker’s father is a classic example of the modern man caught in the clutches of a meaningless existence and deprived of all spiritual joy. 

Back to home, the father resumes his same routine of drinking weak tea, eating a stale chapati and reading a book. The speaker observes his father contemplating about the paradox of man’s existence. “Man’s estrangement from a man-made world” here refers to the paradox of man’s existence. Though humans have themselves created their society and chosen to toil each day, most humans remain aloof and alienated from this world that is their own creation. 

His body too seems to be giving up on him as he trembles while walking and has greying hair on his wrists. He is deprived of familial joys because of an emotional rift between him and his children. The speaker’s father is thus a tired man deprived of happiness and weighed down by the unchanging nature of human life. No hopes or joys come his way and he is burdened by the monotony of a dull life. 

The subject of this poem is a father figure who can be equated to any man in today’s world. His life routine can be paralleled to that of any modern day human living a meaningless life in midst of a spiritual crisis. The poem is as much a depiction of the mid-life existential crisis of a hardworking father, as it is a comment on the modern man’s dilemma over his meaningless life. The modern man leads a life with no spiritual or emotional fulfilment, which drains out all his zest and zeal to enjoy life. 

Note: Dilip Chitre highlights the daily routine and schedule of his father to portray the isolation and suffering hiding inside his father. His father remains isolated from both, the family and the man-made world

The poem is a Dramatic Monologue, that involves dramatic speech presented by a person to his own self or presented by someone else to reveal the opinion of the writer.

Dilip Chitre was a famous writer, painter and filmmaker of Post-Independence India. His poem, Father Returning Home talks about an aged man, who is left in isolation by his family members in a modern city. The aged man is forced to live in the modern world, even though he reflects his traditional values and roots. You can understand Chitre’s explanation of the aged man’s estrangement from the man-made world by looking at his daily routine; The aged man wears a black coat but chooses to wear traditional chappals even in the rainy season, he carries a bag full of books and travels locally by the train. He doesn’t share much happiness with his children and remains immersed in his books and radio. One thing you can understand by his schedule is that he tries to keep himself distant from the man-made world and is lost in his own misery and loneliness. He doesn’t share the same ideas or the modern world as his children.

estrangement in old age -theme of the poem

How does Dilip Chitre in the poem, Father Returning Home, highlight man's estrangement from a man-made world?

: The poem, Father Returning Home is based on the themes of estrangement and alienation faced by the old people in their twilight years. Dilip Chitre pays attention to his own father’s loneliness and isolation from the man-made world.

: The poem, Father Returning Home is based on the themes of estrangement and alienation faced by the old people in their twilight years. Dilip Chitre pays attention to his own father’s loneliness and isolation from the man-made world.
Complete step-by-step answer:
 The poem is a Dramatic Monologue, that involves dramatic speech presented by a person to his own self or presented by someone else to reveal the opinion of the writer.
Dilip Chitre was a famous writer, painter and filmmaker of Post-Independence India. His poem, Father Returning Home talks about an aged man, who is left in isolation by his family members in a modern city. The aged man is forced to live in the modern world, even though he reflects his traditional values and roots. You can understand Chitre’s explanation of the aged man’s estrangement from the man-made world by looking at his daily routine; The aged man wears a black coat but chooses to wear traditional chappals even in the rainy season, he carries a bag full of books and travels locally by the train. He doesn’t share much happiness with his children and remains immersed in his books and radio. One thing you can understand by his schedule is that he tries to keep himself distant from the man-made world and is lost in his own misery and loneliness. He doesn’t share the same ideas or the modern world as his children.

Note: Dilip Chitre highlights the daily routine and schedule of his father to portray the isolation and suffering hiding inside his father. His father remains isolated from both, the family and the man-made world
 The poem is a Dramatic Monologue, that involves dramatic speech presented by a person to his own self or presented by someone else to reveal the opinion of the writer.

Dilip Chitre was a famous writer, painter and filmmaker of Post-Independence India. His poem, Father Returning Home talks about an aged man, who is left in isolation by his family members in a modern city. The aged man is forced to live in the modern world, even though he reflects his traditional values and roots. You can understand Chitre’s explanation of the aged man’s estrangement from the man-made world by looking at his daily routine; The aged man wears a black coat but chooses to wear traditional chappals even in the rainy season, he carries a bag full of books and travels locally by the train. He doesn’t share much happiness with his children and remains immersed in his books and radio. One thing you can understand by his schedule is that he tries to keep himself distant from the man-made world and is lost in his own misery and loneliness. He doesn’t share the same ideas or the modern world as his children.
Note: Dilip Chitre highlights the daily routine and schedule of his father to portray the isolation and suffering hiding inside his father. His father remains isolated from both, the family and the man-made world

father returning home quiz

Father Returning Home
Complete the following Activities 

1. The Poet used to write in.......... And........... Language 

English and Marathi 
English and Gujarati 
English and Panjabi 
English and Tamil 

2. The present poem is an autobiographical poem 

True
False

3. The poet's father coming home by...... 

Car 
Bus 
Train
Auto 

4. The season described in the poem is......

Winter
Autumn 
Summer 
Rainy

5. The poem is free verse because, it has......... 

Rhythm but no Rhyme 
No Rhyme No Rhythm 
Rhymes but no Rhythm 
Both rhyme and rhythm 

6. Which line from the poem indicates that the poet's father was an old man 

Now I can see him getting off the train 
He will now go to sleep 
His chappals are sticky with mud, but he hurries onward. 
His eyes dimmed by age. 

7. Select the correct options 

 Father's attire is _____

Father's tea is _____

Father's footware is _____

Father's food  is ________

Father's eyesight is _______

Options 

muddy

dim 

soggy

weak 

stale 

8. Refusal of the children to share jokes and secrets indicates......... 


They are angry
Generation Gap
Lack of concern 
Non of the above 

9. The example of Code Mixing from the poem are...... 

Chappals and chapati 
Contemplate and estrangement 
Soggy and suffered 
Non of the above 

10. The figure of speech in the line "Fade homeward through the humid monsoon night" 

Simile 
Metaphor 
Alliteration 
Onomatopoeia 

11.The Poet's father is not happy with present, so he takes shelter in past and future. 

True
False

12. The Past and the Future of poet's father is indicated by the words...... 

Gray platform and rain 
Chappals and chapati 
Ancestors and Grandchildren 
Nomads and S Subcontinent 

13. Find out the line which has the figure of speech onomatopoeia 

Sullen children are often refused to share 
Listening to the static on the radio 
He goes into the toilet to contemplate 
Now I can see him getting off the train. 

14. Which line from the poem indicates that there was rainy season. 

His shirt and pants are soggy and his black raincoat. 
I can see him getting off the train 
He goes into the toilet to contemplate 
The water cold was running over his brown hands 

15. "Now I can see him getting off the train. Like a word dropped from a long sentence" The above line has....... figure of speech. 

Onomatopoeia 
Metaphor 
Alliteration 
Simile 

father returning home appreciation